SOUTHINGTON — Alfred R. Mala, 79, formerly of Naugatuck, passed away surrounded by his family on Monday, Dec. 16, 2013, at Alzheimer's Resource Center. He was the loving husband of Jacqueline (Stinson) Mala, for the past 57 years.

He was born in Murtosa, Portugal, the son of the late Joaquim and Maria Carinha Mala. Alfred was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. Prior to his retirement he was employed by several plumbing and steamfitting contractors in Connecticut. He was a member of the Naugatuck Elks Lodge No. 967, the Portuguese Club of Naugatuck and the Knights of Columbus of Naugatuck 3rd degree.

Alfred was an avid soccer player with several teams in the tri-state area and loved to golf with his friends.

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